The Relationship Between Dialectical Beliefs and Proenvironmental Behaviors

Dialectical beliefs emphasize constant change, tolerance of contradiction, and holistic perception. This research examined the relationship between dialectical beliefs and proenvironmental behaviors. Study 1a showed that stronger dialectical beliefs were associated with fewer proenvironmental behavi...

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Published in:Environment and behavior 2020-04, Vol.52 (3), p.223-247
Main Authors: Li, Liman Man Wai, Mei, Dongmei, Li, Wen-Qiao, Lee, Hajin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Behavior
Beliefs
Campaigns
Cultural factors
Dialectics
Environmental research
Meta-analysis
Multiculturalism & pluralism
Selfconstrual
Shopping
Systematic review
Tolerance
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Summary:Dialectical beliefs emphasize constant change, tolerance of contradiction, and holistic perception. This research examined the relationship between dialectical beliefs and proenvironmental behaviors. Study 1a showed that stronger dialectical beliefs were associated with fewer proenvironmental behaviors among Chinese participants; this result was replicated in Study 1b. To examine the negative relationship between dialectical beliefs and proenvironmental behaviors across cultures, Study 2 recruited both native Chinese and European Americans and replicated the results conceptually by measuring proenvironmental behaviors in a hypothetical shopping scenario. Study 3 provided further generally supportive evidence by considering the influence of both dialectical beliefs and interdependent self-construal on proenvironmental behaviors between native Chinese and European Canadians. Finally, a meta-analysis of the obtained results revealed a weak but significant negative association between dialectical beliefs and proenvironmental behaviors. Theoretical implications for cross-cultural environmental research and practical implications for proenvironmental campaigns were discussed.
ISSN:0013-9165
1552-390X
DOI:10.1177/0013916518799821